Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Newton Aycliffe
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Newton Aycliffe takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors, Newton Aycliffe
We are located by junction of Stephenson Way and Burnhill Way and there is car parking available opposite the branch.
- Cemetery Chapel, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7DF
Call 24 hours a day:
01325 301405
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm- Saturday – Sunday, Appointment Only
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What an unattended funeral costs in Newton Aycliffe
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Newton Aycliffe funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our services
- £1,645
- A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- Care in our first class facilities
- A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
- Total
- £1,645
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
Talk to someone in Newton Aycliffe
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.8 / 5 based on 46 reviews.
Rated 1/5
Father died February they still can't find the headstone that they removed before his interment. Definitely keep away it's so upsetting and it feels like nobody cares.
Kim Bamsey, 27 August 2026
Rated 5/5
Andrew and his team at Meynell & Mason Newton Aycliffe were absolutely marvellous. The very personal and caring service they gave, and their care of my brother was faultless. A real empathy and understanding was shown and very much tailored to our situation - not run of the mill. Thank you very much.
Roxanne Oldham, 3 August 2026
Rated 5/5
Very professional and very empathetic.
David Lambert, 31 March 2026
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
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Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
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Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
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Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.